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Sustainable and innovative French creator and manufacturer of home fragrance is looking for a French speaking Business Development Manager to increase their UK market share. You will manage national accounts and will develop independents and smaller chains spread across the UK. As a Business Development Manager, you will be expected to organise your diary and will visit existing and potential clients. The role is remote, and ideally you will be based close to motorway access which will allow you to travel to clients nationwide. You will report to the Export management team.ROLE of the Business Development Manager:Prospecting and identifying potential new customers thanks to a newly created databaseSetting up a commercial road map to transform potential clients into active clients targeting independent stores, franchises, small chains, and garden centresBuilding and developing long-term relationship with clientsWorking from home one day a week and 4 days visiting clients Account managing and developing existing clientsAdvising and answering questions regarding products and company’s service related questionsTaking part in the training of sales staff based on the shop floor as well as making sure that the merchandising is properly set-upParticipating in trade shows and following up potential clientsWriting commercial offers and negotiating deals with the support of the management teamUndertaking competitive intelligenceActing as an interface between customers and internal departments (e.g. aftersales service, accounts, etc) to ensure excellent service and support to clientsReporting weekly to HQ PROFILE:Strong communication skills in English and min intermediate FrenchPrevious field sales experience in a B2B environment ideally within FMCG sectors as an Area Sales Manager, Territory Manager, Business Development Manager, Field Sales Manager or Field Sales ExecutivePrevious experience in selling to retail businessesMust be OK with travelling nationwideProven relationship building skillsTarget drivenFamiliar with the use of social media as prospecting tools and willing to use social media for marketing purposesAbility to follow processesAdaptable, team player and self-starter will be assets for the role as well as being curious, willing to learn and creativeMust have a passport (last interview will be in France) and be willing to go to France for a 3-week training SALARY:Basic up to £40k + bonus based on KPIs + discretionary annual bonus based on company performanceCompany car,other benefits TBC25 days holidays + Bank holidays